Hyderabad, Aug. 3 -- Hyderabad is all set to welcome a second Charminar not in the Old City, but on a film set. A massive replica of the iconic monument is currently being constructed at the Aluminium Factory on the Gachibowli-Lingampally Road for the next shooting schedule of Prabhas' upcoming pan-India film Fauzi.

The grand set has been built specifically for the film's upcoming schedule, with Prabhas expected to join the shoot from August 3 for a 25-day schedule. With the completion of this leg, nearly 90% of the film's shoot is expected to be wrapped up.

The decision to recreate Hyderabad's most famous landmark instead of filming at the real Charminar is believed to be a practical one. Given Prabhas' immense stardom, shooting in the...